Motorola Charm (MB502) vs Micromax Bolt A61

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Charm vs Micromax Bolt A61 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/6/2013 10:06 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:53 AM

Compare Micromax Bolt A61 X Motorola Charm (MB502) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1170
mAh

(Removable)

16Points Micromax Bolt A61 Compare Motorola Charm X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

2
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Micromax Bolt A61

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9 Advantages Motorola Charm (MB502)	vs	16 Advantages Micromax Bolt A61
+512MB LPDDR100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB
+512MB (150MB available)11% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (135MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	128 grams (4.48 ounces)
+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core67% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)	vs	+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)14% Thinner
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
143 PPI	vs	+233 PPI63% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"	vs	+4"43% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
CIF (352x288)	vs	+VGA (640x480)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.1 Eclair	vs	+Android 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1170 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh28% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

14 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

3G HSUPA

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Micromax Bolt A61
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Model	Charm (MB502)	Bolt A61
Other model names	T-Mobile Motorola CHARM MB502, Motorola CHARM ME502	Micromax A61 Bolt Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	India, Russia
Brand	Motorola	Micromax
Release date	8/5/2010	12/1/2013
Depth	11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.2 x 98.4 millimeters (2.65 x 3.87 in)	67 x 135 millimeters (2.64 x 5.31 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Micromax Bolt A61
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.8" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~36.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x240 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Micromax Bolt A61
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	MOTOBLUR UI 1.5	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Micromax Bolt A61
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3410 (65nm)	32bit: Spreadtrum SC7710
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Micromax Bolt A61
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	256MB
Internal storage	512MB (150MB available)	512MB (135MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Micromax Bolt A61
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6/2 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 900/1800
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Micromax Bolt A61
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	CIF (352x288) 24 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Micromax Bolt A61
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Micromax Bolt A61
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Micromax Bolt A61
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Micromax Bolt A61
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Micromax Bolt A61
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1170 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	4 hours
Standby	334 hours (13.9 days)	160 hours (6.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Micromax Bolt A61
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Golden Bronze, Cabernet • 2GB microSD included • CrystalTalk Plus • BackTrack navigation pad • Kodak Perfect Touch • HAC Java framework	• Colors: Black • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Micromax Bolt A61
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered